Warehouse Operative

DHL Supply Chain; Manchester; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer/employee

Free confidential 24/7 GP access

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage ad

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain at Trafford Park in Manchester is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support the efficient movement of goods through picking, packing and stock handling. This permanent, full-time role offers a 4 on/4 off shift pattern (7am-7pm days and 7pm-7am nights) and a pay rate of £31,309.12 per year.

Join a fast-paced team focused on safety, quality and operational excellence. A typical day involves case picking with pump trucks, safe handling of goods, and collaboration to meet targets

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience with order picking.
• Valid Counterbalance and Reach Truck licences.
• Strong teamwork and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out case picking using pump trucks.
• Pick, pack, load and unload goods accurately.
• Operate Counterbalance and Reach Truck.
• Follow safety policies to maintain a safe environment.
• Work with the team to meet productivity targets.

Skills

Case picking

Pallet pump trucks

Counterbalance forklift

Reach truck forklift

MHE licence

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Reach Truck

Job description

Pay Rate: £31, 309.12
Grade: RCS P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off - 2 day shifts (7am - 7pm) and 2 night shifts (7pm - 7am)
Location: Trafford Park - M17 1TD

Join our team as a Warehouse Operative at our Trafford Park site, where you'll support the efficient movement of goods through picking, packing and stock handling activities.

This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment as part of a dedicated team focused on safety, quality and operational excellence.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Carry out accurate case picking duties using pump trucks to support efficient warehouse operations
• Pick, pack, load and unload goods safely and accurately, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled to a high standard
• Operate MHE equipment including Counterbalance with double fork attachments and Reach Truck
• Follow all Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe working practices to maintain a safe working environment
• Work as part of a team to meet productivity, quality and operational targets in a fast-paced warehouse setting

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous warehouse experience, with a strong background in order picking and general warehouse operations
• Valid and accredited Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence with practical operating experience is essential
• Experience using double fork attachments is advantageous
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions
• A proactive and reliable approach, with a strong focus on accuracy, quality and safe working practices

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

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